US Bridges

Old West Point RD over Long Cane Creek

Good

Harris County, Georgia · 0.5 MI E of West Point · Structure no. 000000014500510

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
260 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
380
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old West Point RD over Long Cane Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old West Point RD over Long Cane Creek in Harris County, Georgia. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 380 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 555 by 2032. The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesOld West Point RD
CrossesLong Cane Creek
Location0.5 MI E of West Point
RouteCounty Highway 1427
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.86579, -85.15936
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length260 ft (79.2 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic380 (2024)
Projected traffic555 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old West Point RD over Long Cane Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old West Point RD over Long Cane Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does Old West Point RD over Long Cane Creek carry?

About 380 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Old West Point RD over Long Cane Creek?

The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Old West Point RD over Long Cane Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.